This page presents all relevant good practice case studies that showcase how business have addressed the Human trafficking dilemma. Case studies have been developed in close collaboration with a range of multi-national companies and relevant government, inter-governmental and civil society stakeholders. We also draw on public domain sources, including the UN Global Compact's own published Communications on Progress through which signatories are required to report on their performance against the Ten Principles.
The case studies explore the specific dilemmas and challenges faced by each organisation, good practice actions they have taken to resolve them and the results of such action. We reference challenges as well as achievements and invite you to submit commentary and suggestions through the Forum.
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UN.GIFT: facilitating cooperation and coordination - Global
UN Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT) was launched in 2007 by UNODC with a grant made on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. The initiative, which is managed in cooperation with other UN bodies, as well as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), aims to promote the fight on human trafficking on the basis of international agreements reached at the UN. It does so by encouraging and facilitating cooperation and coordination, between UN agencies, international organisations and other stakeholders – including businesses. Corporate partners currently include GAP, Twidox, Manpower, Microsoft and Hilton Vienna.
Stop the Traffik: Global movement to combat trafficking, with 1,000 members - Global
Stop the Traffik (STF) is an international movement of individuals, communities and organisations fighting to stop trafficking, protect victims and prosecute perpetrators. It works with UNODC to produce resources for, and engage with, grassroots communities around the world, and to provide research about trafficking in goods and product supply chains. STF work includes awareness raising campaigns focused on young people, the Cote d’Ivoire chocolate sector, host communities, business travellers, the 2012 London Olympics, and global policy. Corporate members include British American Tobacco, Centrica and Stagecoach.
ECPAT: developing learning tools - Global
End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT) International is a global network of organisations and individuals seeking to encourage the world community in the fight against the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). ECPAT International follows government action on CSEC and publishes the results, explores and shares models for prevention, and develop training modules for caregivers. It also develops learning tools for police training, provides advice and information for groups trying to develop or implement national CSEC plans and develop and implements research methodologies.
Polaris Project: Anti-trafficking operations, including direct outreach - US and Japan
Founded in 2002, the Polaris Project is one of the largest anti-trafficking organisations in the US and Japan, running programmes at international, national and local levels. Actions include direct outreach and victim identification, the provision of housing and social services to victims, operation of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (which serves as the central national hotline on human trafficking), advocacy for stronger anti-trafficking legislation, and community engagement. Corporate supporters include Body Shop, Boeing, Google, LexisNexis and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
ASSET: addressing the causes of slavery and trafficking - Global
Founded by Julia Ormond, a UNODC goodwill ambassador against slavery and human trafficking, (Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking) ASSET works to address the causes of slavery and trafficking. By focusing on supply chains, ASSET helps companies, NGOs, and governments work together to develop and implement best practices for removing the economic impetus behind the problem.
Air France: Broadcasting film to passengers against sexual exploitation of children - Global
In May 2009 Air France broadcasted a new film against the sexual exploitation of children at its ticket offices, on board its long-haul flights and on Air France coaches. The film, which was developed at the request of Air France, is part of an End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT) France campaign addressing not only child sex tourism, but also child pornography and prostitution. Air France has been a partner of ECPAT for 15 years.
End Human Trafficking Now!: building partnerships with business - Global
End Human Trafficking Now! is an initiative that aims to build partnerships with the business community to eliminate human trafficking worldwide. The initiative helps companies implement programmes to raise awareness of the issue, and to reduce human trafficking. Projects include a global Victims Assistance Database, a confidential helpline and a CD training tool for companies. It is also behind the Athens Ethical Principles, which set out a number of policies for companies to follow in order to eradicate human trafficking. Current members include Abercrombie & Kent, Black Earth Farming Limited, Celtel International, CDI Corp., Manpower, PTT plc and Xenel Industries Limited.
Manpower Inc.: Providing leadership in combating trafficking - Global
Manpower Inc. was the first company to sign the Athens Ethical Principles, which declares a ‘zero tolerance’ policy for working with any entity, which benefits in any way, from human trafficking. Manpower Inc. has also engaged in the End Human Trafficking Now! initiative. Its work to encourage other companies to support the Athens Ethical Principles has resulted in over 12,000 organisations signing up, including a number of global unions. In addition, Manpower Inc. and Orascom Telecom co-sponsored and assisted in a global media initiative to counter human trafficking raise awareness among business leaders.
Body Shop: Raising awareness and generating funds for combating trafficking
The Body Shop and End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT), a global network of organisations and individuals launched the STOP Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People Campaign in 2009. The campaign aims to raise awareness, generate funding for vulnerable children and young people, and encourage decision-makers to effect change. It does so through dedicated anti-trafficking pages on the Body Shop website, leaflets, email messaging, an in-depth report and donations related to a specific product line.
Kuoni: Organising workshops on child protection in tourism - India
In May 2009 travel operator Kuoni, in collaboration with Equations of India, organised workshops in Goa and Kerala on child protection in the tourism industry. A total of 145 participants from the tourism, NGO and government sectors exchanged knowledge on the fight against the sexual abuse of children, including prevention measures and cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
Tourism industry: Developing an industry-driven Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism is an industry-driven responsible tourism initiative in collaboration with ECPAT International, funded by UNICEF and supported by the UN World Tourism Organisation. Signatories commit themselves to establishing an ethical policy against the sexual exploitation of children, train personnel in country of origin and travel destinations, introduce relevant clauses in supplier contracts, provide information to travellers, provide information to local “key persons” at travel destinations, and to report on an annual basis.
Microsoft: Supporting activities to combat trafficking and rehabilitate victims
Microsoft supports a number of independent initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region and works through its own Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP) community investment initiative, to help prevent trafficking. The UP programme aims to reduce poverty in areas where trafficking is concentrated (thereby reducing trafficking levels) and to rehabilitate trafficking victims. It does so by teaching people how they can benefit from information and communication technology information and skills. Through UP, locally experienced NGOs are establishing 135 community technology centres, which focus on local expertise and enterprise.
LexisNexis: Partnership to develop database of social service providers for hotline
In 2008 online database service LexisNexis worked in partnership with the US National Human Trafficking Resource Center to develop a national database of social service providers for the Center’s hotline. It also worked with a leading anti-trafficking NGO in South East Asia to teach technical skills to the shelter’s staff. Other initiatives include the creation of an online resource center for lawyers who work with trafficking victims and collaboration with the American Bar Association to support a training institute on civil remedies for trafficking victims.
Accor: Training staff on ECPAT Code of Conduct
Hotel operator Accor has worked with ECPAT since 2001 and has signed the ECPAT Code of Conduct. Staff training sessions have been carried out in Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, French Guyana, Mexico and Senegal – with a total of 5,000 employees trained so far.
Carlson Companies: Training staff, identifying and reporting on child sex tourists
Hotel operator Carlson Companies was the first US company to sign the ECPAT Code of Conduct. All of their hotels are required to train their staff, identify and report on child sex tourists, raise awareness amongst travellers regarding the legal sanctions for child sex tourism, and to develop a relevant policy.
Marriott International: Working with NGOs to combat child sex tourism
Marriott has a human rights policy that directly addresses the sexual exploitation of children. It works with NGOs to combat child sex tourism at both a local and global level, and to train its staff in the identification of potential abuses. Its pre-arrival messages, which are sent to more than 20 million people, includes a brochure on child sex tourism developed by the UN World Tourism Organisation.
Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliff LLP: Offering pro-bono services to trafficking victims
International corporate law firm Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe offers pro bono services to help victims of trafficking obtain immigration status through the US’ Trafficking Victims Protection Act. It represents victims in civil claims at state and federal level, and supports research into the strengths and weaknesses of anti-trafficking laws and regulations.
UN.GIFT: Partnering to train young people in vulnerable categories - India
UN.GIFT has promoted a number of anti-trafficking initiatives with its partners in India. These include an initiative with the Apparel and Export Promotion Council (APEC) to train young people vulnerable to trafficking, as well as the establishment of the Think Tank on Public Private Partnerships to Combat Human Trafficking in India by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. UN.GIFT has also facilitated a strategic partnership with the Pacific Asia Tourism Association in India to adopt a Code of Conduct for Safe and Honourable tourism in the country, and has promoted inclusion of anti-trafficking activities into the 100 Caring Business and Business Leaders initiative.
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